Business Skills Training : Using Data to Communicate

Using Data to Communicate

Business Skills Training Overview

This course will provide you with the methods necessary to prepare and present data to effectively inform or persuade your audience.

Courses Objecties:

You will identify how to prepare and present data for effective communication.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisite skills needed for this course. Suggested courses: Communication Skills, Business Presentations and Business Writing.

Delivery Method:

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities

Target Student;

This course is intended for a wide range of managers and staff members who need to effectively use data to communicate.

Hardware Requirements

Pentium 90 MHz or higher processor, or Macintosh PowerPC.
Screen resolution of 800 x 600 set to 256 colors.

Software Requirements

Windows� 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional.
Microsoft� Internet Explorer� 5.0x, 5.5, 6.0; or Netscape Navigator� (excluding 6.0 and 6.1).
Adobe� Acrobat� Reader� 6.0 or higher; Apple� QuickTime� 5.0 or higher; Macromedia� Flash� Player 6.0.79 or higher; or Macromedia� Shockwave� 7.0.2, 8.0, 8.5, 8.5.1 or higher.
Turn off pop-up blocking. (Windows XP with Service Pack 2 Internet Explorer users only).

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

organize data.
present data in visual form to effectively communicate your message.

Course duration

1 Day

Business Skills Training outline

Lesson 1: Organizing Data

Topic 1A: Interpret Your Data
Topic 1B: Build Your Case with Data
Topic 1C: Persuade Your Audience

Lesson 2: Presenting Data

Topic 2A: Determine Appropriate Visuals
Topic 2B: Deliver Your Message
Topic 2C: Deal with Bad News
Topic 2D: Adjust Your Approach

Appendix A: Interpreting Your Data

Appendix B: Determining the Appropriate Visuals